The Travel Institute has released its fourth quarter 2025 event calendar featuring a series of Professional Educators Program (PEP).
Talks covering topics from fraud prevention to artificial intelligence applications in travel.
The organization's Q4 schedule introduces a new tier system, with certain sessions reserved exclusively for professionals holding CTA, CTC and CTIE certifications. This marks a departure from the institute's previously open-access format for all PEP Talks.
"This ensures we continue to advance our credentialed professionals with complex, challenging content while also encouraging higher education for less experienced advisors throughout the industry," said Carla Smith, CTA, director of alumni relations and continuing education for The Travel Institute.
The certified-alumni-only session scheduled for November 13 will address fraud threats in the travel industry. Sheila Folk, CEO and founder of Travel Industry Solutions, will lead the presentation titled "The Hidden Fraud Threats That Could Destroy Your Travel Agency."
Sessions open to all travel professionals include eight presentations spanning October through December.
The Travel Institute's PEP roster includes nearly 70 trainers and subject matter experts. Live attendance remains free for all professionals, with no prerequisites except for the certified alumni sessions.
Certified graduates earn two continuing education units for attendance, contributing toward the 10 CEUs required annually to maintain certification status. Sessions are archived and available on-demand through The Travel Institute's Education Hub subscription service.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by The Travel Institute. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
